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The OI Podcast

The OI Podcast

By: Dr Barbara Anderson and Trudi Sunitsch
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 Topical conversations about anything and everything from the worlds of Science, Art and Mātauranga Māori. Join Dr Barb Anderson and Trudi Sunitsch for some stimulating conversation with guest experts. Brought to you by the Otago Institute – the Otago Branch of the Royal Society for Arts and Sciences. https://otago-institute.org/(C)Otago Access Radio Social Sciences
Episodes
  • 107 - What's Up with Education

    107 - What's Up with Education
    Nov 21 2025
    A chat about the state of education with PPTA Regional Chairperson Kussi Hurtado-Stuart aka Mr H. Maths and Physics teacher at OGHS. Starting with his journey into education, the role education plays in a meritocratic society, the impact of inequality, the invisible role/working hours of a teacher, curriculum changes, pay and work hours/load, and the joys of being an educator. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    55 mins
  • 106 - Indigenising Archaeology with Rachel Wesley

    106 - Indigenising Archaeology with Rachel Wesley
    Nov 14 2025
    In this episode of The OI Podcast, we talk to archaeologist Rachel Wesley about her work to Indigenise archaeology, focusing on the Kāi Tahu and Ōtākou region. Rachel discusses the colonial trauma and personal history that motivated her career, the distinction between Orthodox and Indigenous archaeology, and how Indigenous archaeology serves as a vehicle for recovering lost knowledge and practices. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    55 mins
  • 105 - Meet the Zavros's

    105 - Meet the Zavros's
    Nov 7 2025
    A meet and greet with Australian artist Michael Zavros whose exhibition 'meet the Zavros's' is on at the DPAG from 15 November to 6 April 2026. The exhibition invites the audience into his world through the people, places and subjects that have preoccupied his work. Michael is here as part of the gallery's International Visiting Artist programme and has produced as new site-specific commission as part of that residency. http://www.michaelzavros.com/ https://www.philipbacongalleries.com.au/artists/michael-zavros https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/prizes/archibald/2009/28791/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rtfkim4NGgg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxn9EYrTru0 This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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    55 mins
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